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Step dance at the Flynn Center

Some shows at the Flynn Center have a mellow vibe. That won’t be the case at 8 p.m. Friday when the South African-born dance entourage Step Afrika! chants and stomps its way across the Burlington stage. $15-$40. 863-5966, www.flynntix.org.

Sketch comedy at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts

The first incarnation of “Stealing from Work” was a fun, freewheeling bit of topical sketch comedy performed by four of Burlington’s most mentally nimble actors. Make way for the second installment, with the sequel-friendly moniker “Stealing from Work: Episode II – Son of the Bride of the Shadow Goes to Camp, in 3D!” Performers Chris Caswell, Kevin Christopher, Marianne DiMascio and Geeda Searfoorce bring the laughs to the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington at 8 tonight-Saturday and 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $15. 540-0773, www.offcentervt.com.

Quebecois circus comes to Burlington

It’s the circus with a twist when the Quebec troupe Cirque Eloize stages “Cirkopolis” for two nights at the Flynn Center in Burlington. “Cirkopolis” takes place in a harsh industrial city that springs to colorful life through the energy of the company’s jugglers and acrobats. The show happens at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. $15-$54. 863-5966, www.flynntix.org.

Playwrights try works on Burlington audience

Playwrights looking for a way to try out new material in Burlington have created Playmakers, a new monthly series at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts featuring readings of new works, leading to a directed piece the following month. The first event is at 7:30 p.m. Monday with playwrights Seth Jarvis, Aaron Masi, Geeda Searfoorce and Steve Goldberg. $3-$5 suggested donation. 540-0773, www.offcentervt.com.